A reason to eat pumpkin pie year-round? Sign us up! Many of us happily eat pumpkin treats during the Halloween to Christmas season, but research shows slicing into that pumpkin bread or nibbling on those roasted pumpkin seeds all year … Read More
If you’re thinking about bariatric surgery, you’re probably aware that weight loss and possible improvement in medical conditions are some positive side effects. But, did you know that you might walk away with better cognitive function too? A recent study … Read More
Maybe there’s more to astrology than determining when you should ask your boss for a raise. New research shows that the month in which a child is born may affect their risk of having the eating disorder anorexia nervosa later … Read More
It’s likely that every person who reads this article has either had or knows someone who has had a heart attack or stroke. The CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) states that one in three adults have cardiovascular disease and … Read More
Energy drinks like Red Bull and Monster might be a gateway beverage to unhealthy behavior, a recent study finds. The study found that musicians (professional and amateur) who drank energy drinks were more likely to binge drink (alcohol), have social … Read More
Diabetes can be devastating, but there may be a way to prevent developing it: eating as little as possible. New research finds that diabetes can be greatly reduced with a severely calorie-restricted diet — 600 calories per day to be exact. … Read More
How can we lower our salt intake without nixing the salt shaker? Seems like a trick question. However, researchers in Australia believe that the most effective way for people to lower their salt intake is not through education, but via … Read More
If you’re blaming the fast food or candy store next to your child’s school for their extra pounds, a recent study finds that you might be throwing blame in the wrong direction. Researchers in Maine found that 10 out of … Read More
